
Call For Art: Ramblebine Brewery
GJ Creates in partnership with Ramblebine Brewing Company, is seeking an artist to complete a mural at 457 Colorado Avenue. The artist will complete a mural approximately 385 square feet in size on the north east side of the brewery, above the patio garage doors.
- One artist will be selected. Project award is $3,000 + scaffolding cost
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Applications are closed.
Project Description:
Ramblebine Brewing Company is an independently owned, local craft brewery, located at 457 Colorado Avenue. Ramblebine has been a catalyst for the Colorado Avenue block, recently renovating their space into a destination brewery.
Located on a main thoroughfare into Downtown Grand Junction, this new mural installation will help beautify the southern entrance into downtown, and create new vibrancy along Colorado Avenue.

The selected artist will complete a mural approximately 385 square feet in size. Exact size and shape of the mural is open to the artist’s interpretation. The space available to paint is roughly 13.5 feet x 41 feet (shown above in highlighted area). Artists are not expected to cover the entire area, however a successful proposal will utilize most of the available space.
Note – the space identified for the mural is located 13 feet off the ground, above the east patio. Artists are expected to be comfortable working at height. GJ Creates will cover the rental cost of equipment needed to install the mural. That cost is not included in the project award total.
The subject matter should incorporate themes closely associated to the Ramblebine brand. Themes include but are not limited to: exploration and discovery. Proposals will be evaluated by overall creativity, design, and aesthetic. The project concept will be approved by the GJ Creates committee and a representative from Ramblebine Brewing Company. The selected artist will be notified by August 4, 2021.
Project Timeline:
- Call for Art: June 21 – July 21
- Artists Selected: August 4
- Art Installation / Painting: TBD, expected to be completed during a 3-day or less window
- Project completion date: October 1
To apply, please include:
Complete and submit your application by Wednesday, July 21. Please include a link to a portfolio, and include digital images of your proposed installation. Artists may submit multiple applications.
Applications will be reviewed and selected by the Creative District committee. Selected artists will be notified by August 4, and will work with GJ Creates to schedule installation times. Selected artist awards cover the cost of supplies, paint, and artist commission for the project. Rental of equipment needed to install the mural will be provided by GJ Creates.
Project Disclaimer
GJ Creates reserves the right to accept, award, or reject project applications. Nothing in this program obligates the Creative District to select specific grant applications or any applications at all.
Applicants and awardees, not the Creative District, shall be solely responsible for determining applicants’ or awardees’ tax status and tax implications of applicants’ receipt of funds as well as any and all required local, state and federal tax reporting and payment.
By submitting, if selected you agree to complete the project in the timeframe provided.
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